Medway · England
Hog roast hire in ME2
We cover all of the ME2 postcode district, including Rochester, Strood and Frindsbury. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in ME2?
Towns and villages in ME2
- Rochester
- Strood
- Frindsbury
- Wainscott
- Halling
- Cuxton
- Upper Halling
- Lower Upnor
- North Halling
- Upper Upnor
- Lower Bush
- Upper Bush
- Rochester Riverside
- Brompton
- Borstal
Events we cater in ME2
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding hog roast
- Christmas parties
- Parties and birthdays
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Hog roast hire
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Medway
Towns and villages in Medway
Areas we cover
Our hog roast hire in ME2
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include staff days and open days and big birthdays and anniversaries, serving coleslaw, salads and halloumi skewers.
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Pricing in ME2
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Rochester
Bookings here are often close to Royal Crown Hotel, Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School and Church of St Nicholas. Other local landmarks include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east), Broomhill Park (1 mile north-west), Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north). Rochester has its own railway station: Rochester station. Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Rochester include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north)
Hog roast catering in ME2: local guide
Across ME2, we cover 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Rochester, Strood and Rochester Riverside or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Rochester: Historic houses near Rochester include Restoration House (within half a mile south-east) and Temple Manor (under half a mile west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coming by train? There is a station right in Rochester: Rochester station. By late September, sunset in Rochester is around 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
What affects the price in ME2
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Travel to ME2
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast in ME2
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is all of Medway covered?
We cover Medway and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away